Just checked the UK online configurator for the M3 Coupe and guess what…… it shows the new idrive controller.

Now BMW UK has already confirm the new idrive in the ’09 M3, so I just quickly checked the US configurator, it also shows new idrive controller!!!

Do we all believe now the new idrive is coming to ALL ’09 M3?

Lets hear the doubters now!!!! Is this not 100% proof?

Nice find on the US website! Pretty funny that we're still configuring 2008s with a 2009 feature. Oh well, makes me even happier to see that on the US website. Now if they could only track my car. Damn the Owner's Circle website sucks!

Good morning Doctor, Just to make sure we are on the same page. Your new baby is being born, and delivered to the new daddy as an 09 correct?

If so, you are safe! and get the cigars ready. i will take a Ashton 898, PM me and I will tell you where to send it.

Scott

Correct. I got the message from the dealer on the 27th that it was in production. When I asked about the new iDrive he said no it's the old system. I told him if it's the old system I'll pass and wait for it. He was going to check to confirm but I haven't heard back. (They have ten '08 M3s on the lot so I can see why they may not want the "new and improved" version info out any sooner than they have to. Sounds like it may be time to start planning the arrival celebration

"Thank you for contacting BMW of North America, LLC regarding the upcoming BMW M3 Convertible. We appreciate your interest and enthusiasm for our vehicles. BMW has not released any information on the 2009 BMW M3 Convertible at this time. I suggest staying in touch with us through our website, www.bmwusa.com, for product updates and releases.
If you have any further questions, please respond to this e-mail or contact the Customer Relations and Services Department at 1-800-831-1117, Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. Again, thank you for contacting BMW."

"I think I have good news for you. as i enquired is the start of production of your M3 covertible at September 4th. All new built cars from September 1st are built with the new selection i Drive. So you have the most actually version which is available. For any further questions I'll be at your disposal."

In all fairness though, I want to wait until we have visual proof of the new iDrive system in an E92. PencilGeek seems like a standup guy, and I have no worries that he'll renege on the bet like westy did. Regardless, as we've both said before, this bet was all about keeping this hot topic interesting, not the money. If we lived in the same area, I'd just as soon let him buy me a cold one or have him take a goofy picture with his car and post it on the forum (open to the latter idea).

Of course I will honor the bet. I'm shocked that you would even question my integrity without even knowing me.

Thanks to the others who have vouched for me.

Take two steps back.............breathe...........relax...............and read my post again. I wasn't necessarily questioning your integrity. I don't know you personally, which is why I said that I hope you do honor the bet (..in other words, attempting to give you the benefit of the doubt). Hell, I even added a smiley to assert that I wasn't being malevolent. Sheez!

In all fairness though, I want to wait until we have visual proof of the new iDrive system in an E92. PencilGeek seems like a standup guy, and I have no worries that he'll renege on the bet like westy did. Regardless, as we've both said before, this bet was all about keeping this hot topic interesting, not the money. If we lived in the same area, I'd just as soon let him buy me a cold one or have him take a goofy picture with his car and post it on the forum (open to the latter idea).

Hi your Honor I do not think you have anything to worry about.
If you want a goofy picture, I will send you a few of me.

Of course I will honor the bet. I'm on record in this thread saying that I hope these guys get the iDrive and hope I lose the bet. I'm shocked that you would even question my integrity without even knowing me.

Thanks to the others who have vouched for me.

TLud, better get your paypal email address ready for me...looks like I'll be sending you $100 in a few weeks.

PG, I like your positive attitude. I'll shoot you my addy when we get final confirmation.

For the record, Sedan_Clan was poking at another guy on the forum who didn't follow through on a bet he lost with a different forum member. His comment was not intended to cast aspersions on your character.

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Originally Posted by Captain Scott

Hi your Honor I do not think you have anything to worry about.
If you want a goofy picture, I will send you a few of me.

Shoot away, buddy. I'm still stuck in the office and could use a good laugh.